Reactive sclerosis: hyperintense appearance on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging

Acta Radiol. 2005 Nov;46(7):708-15. doi: 10.1080/02841850510021788.

Abstract

Osteosclerosis is defined as increased density of bone on X-ray imaging studies. It is known that osteosclerosis appears hypointense on both T1- and T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging sequences. In this review, we present our experience in various sclerotic skeletal pathologies that appear hyperintense on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. We emphasize the possible pathophysiological mechanisms that may cause this appearance, such as bone marrow edema and/or composition of newly formed bone.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Male
  • Osteosclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Osteosclerosis / etiology